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Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today

Lianne Castelinowhereparentstalk.com
The Where Parents Talk podcast empowers parents to navigate the challenges of raising kids, teens, and young adults today with science-backed insights, evidence, and the lived experiences of parenting thought leaders. Every Saturday, host, award-winning journalist and mom, Lianne Castelino, distills parenting hot topics with her guests, including: managing hormonal changes, fostering healthy communication, and promoting emotional, mental, and physical health and well-being of kids. Get proven tips and expert advice on addressing device usage and managing social media to the latest evidence on bullying, consent, and relationships, to help instil discipline, encourage independence, and build resilience in children. Discover trusted advice, delivered with empathy and optimism, to support your parenting journey and help your family thrive.
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Episodes

Parenting Through High-Pressure Careers

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Col. Jeremy Hansen, Canadian Space Agency astronaut, CF-18 fighter pilot physicist, crew member of the Artemis II mission and father of three, along with his wife, Dr. Catherine Hansen, obstetrician-gynecologist, menopause practitioner, speaker and mother of three about parenting through high-pressure careers.

Sep 23, 202329 minEp. 140

A Parent's Role in Indigenous Education

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Kory Wilson, Executive Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, an educator with more than 20 years of experience in post-secondary institutions, a former family law and criminal defence attorney and a mother, about Indigenous education at home.

Sep 16, 202329 minEp. 139

Untangling Teenage Emotions

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Lisa Damour, clinical psychologist, researcher (education & child development), podcast co-host, multiple New York Times bestselling author and mom about untangling teenage emotions to better understand them.

Sep 09, 202328 minEp. 138

Overcoming Toxic Achievement Culture and Mattering

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Jennifer Breheny Wallace, award-winning journalist, contributor (Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post), author and mother of 3 about overcoming toxic achievement culture and mattering.

Sep 02, 202329 minEp. 137

How To Talk About Suicide

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Associate Professor at the University of Denver, suicidologist, author and mother Dr. Stacey Freedenthal about how to talk about suicide.

Aug 26, 202329 minEp. 136

Parenting in the Public Eye

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to the Hon. Karina Gould, Government House Leader, Federal Member of Parliament and expectant mother about parenting in the public eye.

Aug 12, 202329 minEp. 135

Better Understanding How to Build Boys

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Jennifer Fink, nurse, speaker, author and mother of four boys about better understanding how to build boys.

Aug 05, 202329 minEp. 134

How Anxiety Styles Impact Parenting

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Amber Trueblood, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, MBA, best-selling author who has 25 years+ experience in mental health, author and a mother of 4, about anxiety styles and how they impact parenting.

Jul 29, 202329 minEp. 133

Unplugging Childhood with Digital Minimalism

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Katherine Martinko, Journalist, author and mother of three sons about strategies to unplug kids from screens and devices using digital minimalism.

Jul 22, 202329 minEp. 132

Empowering Middle Schoolers to Thrive

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Phyllis Fagell, Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor, Certified Professional School Counsellor, author, therapist in private practice working with children and families, media contributor and mother of 3 about how parents can support tweens / middle schoolers to thrive.

Jul 15, 202327 minEp. 131

Independence and Youth Mental Health: Study

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. David Bjorklund, Professor of Psychology at Florida Atlantic University, researcher and author, who was a co-author of a study examining the impact of independent play and independent activity on youth mental health conditions.

Jul 08, 202328 minEp. 130

Strategies to Shift from Chaos to Calm

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Jenna Hermans , Certified high-performance coach, entrepreneur, author and mother of four about tips and strategies for parents to move from chaos to calm.

Jul 01, 202329 minEp. 129

A Social-Emotional Approach to Parenting

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Erika Bocknek, Adjunct Professor, University of Michigan Medical, Marriage and Family Therapist, Researcher and Mom of three about what a social-emotional approach to parenting entails.

Jun 24, 202329 minEp. 128

Youth Sports Participation and Parental Impact

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Kirsten Jones, performance coach, motivational speaker, author and mom about the decline in youth sports participation and the role and impact of parents.

Jun 17, 202327 minEp. 127

Sports Betting, iGaming, Youth Gambling and Addiction

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Jeff Derevensky, Chair and James McGill Professor, Faculty of Education, McGill University Professor, Department of Psychiatry, Director, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours and father about the impact of sports betting and igaming on youth.

Jun 10, 202326 minEp. 126

Parenting Through Youth Mental Health Challenges

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Stephanie Malia Krauss, educator social worker, strategist, author and mom about what parents needs to know to proactively support a child or adolescent with a mental health challenge.

May 20, 202329 minEp. 125

Parenting as a Politician

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to the Hon. Marci Ien, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Youth, former broadcast journalist, author and mom about being a parent and a politician.

May 13, 202328 minEp. 124

How to Become a Conscious Parent

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Shefali, Clinical Psychologist, New York Times Best-selling author, therapist specializing in families and couples, speaker, coach, and mother of one about why conscious parenting is vital in today's world and her latest book, The Parenting Map.

May 06, 202324 minEp. 123

Parenting Athletes and Early Learning Options

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Roger Nurse, educator coach, referee and hockey Dad of three about raising athletes and Brionna Khamoo, Early Childhood Educator and Enrolment Coordinator at ChildVentures Early Learning Academy about what parents should consider when choosing a child's first school.

Apr 29, 202328 minEp. 122

Strategies and Approaches for Parenting an Adult Child

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Laurence Steinberg, Distinguished University Professor, a developmental psychologist, a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple University, a father, grandfather and author, about parenting an adult child, the subject of his latest book: You and Your Adult Child.

Apr 22, 202329 minEp. 121

Pursuing Happiness versus Having Fun as a Parent

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Mike Rucker, behavioural scientist, organizational psychologist, positive psychology expert, speaker, father of 2 and author about Pursuing Happiness versus Having Fun as a Parent.

Apr 15, 202329 minEp. 120

Proven Parenting Strategies to Navigate Adolescence

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Cynthia Muchnick, educational consultant, speaker, author, former Associate Director of College Admission and mother of four about strategies for parents to navigate the adolescent years.

Apr 08, 202329 minEp. 119

The Autonomy-Supportive Parenting Approach

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Emily Edlynn, clinical psychologist, practicing therapist specializing in children and adolescents, academic, blogger, mother of 3 and first-time author --- about autonomy supportive parenting.

Apr 01, 202328 minEp. 118

The Many Faces of Cyberabuse and Sextortion

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Carol Todd, educator, internet safety advocate, founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society and mother about what parents and kids should know about the many faces of cyberabuse and sextortion.

Mar 25, 202329 minEp. 117

Reproductive Science and the Future of Family

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Rachel Lehmann-Haupt, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, author, and single mother by choice about reproductive science and the future of family.

Mar 18, 202328 minEp. 116

Addressing Growing Violence in Schools

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Paul W. Bennett, educator, researcher, policy analyst, author, Director and Lead Researcher at Schoolhouse Institute, adjunct professor of Education at Saint Mary’s University and father about addressing growing violence in schools.

Mar 11, 202328 minEp. 115

The Value and Impact of Mentorship

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Tracy Luca-Huger, executive director of Mentor Canada, a certified counsellor experienced in the nonprofit and charitable sectors, with expertise in developing mentoring programs and mother of one, about the value and importance of effective mentorship.

Mar 04, 202328 minEp. 114

When Your Child is Diagnosed with Cancer

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Gina and Carlo Colaiacovo, a high school teacher and sports broadcaster at TSN 1050, respectively, about their journey after their young son was diagnosed with cancer.

Feb 25, 202329 minEp. 113

Digital Detox: Therapeutic Youth Summer Camp

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Michael Jacobus, Executive Director of Reset Summer Camp, a clinical program, supporting teens and young adults with technology or gaming addictions. He is also a youth a child development professional, an author, a trainer, an outdoor education specialist who has spent more than 30 years working with camps from administrator to facilitator and a father of five.

Feb 18, 202328 minEp. 112

Impact of Drinking Alcohol: New Scientific Findings

This week on Where Parents Talk radio on 105.9 The Region, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Dr. Tim Naimi Director, Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, University of Victoria, Professor, Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria, alcohol epidemiologist, research scientist and father of two about the proposed new guidelines for alcohol consumption in Canada.

Feb 11, 202329 minEp. 111
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